Whitmer beats Mentor, will face Cincinnati Moeller in state title game

11/24/2012
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Whitmer High School quarterback Nick Holley, 7, dives into the end zone. Holley rushed for 249 yards on 27 carries in the game.
Whitmer High School quarterback Nick Holley, 7, dives into the end zone. Holley rushed for 249 yards on 27 carries in the game.

MANSFIELD - Top-ranked Whitmer dominated Mentor for a 62-34 victory in a Division I state semifinal on Saturday night at Arlin Field.

Whitmer (14-0) will face Cincinnati Moeller (11-3) for the state title on Saturday. Moeller defeated Colerain 26-21 in the other state semifinal.

Panthers quarterback Nick Holley rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns to lead the rout over the Cardinals (12-2). Holley rushed for 249 yards on 27 carries.